Service disruptions

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• Posted: Jan 25, 2023, Updated September 20, 2023                

• Location: Dysart Road and Sidney Smith St.

• Timeframe (est.): Starting February 13, 2023 until early November 

• Overview: Dysart Rd. is now open. Sidney Smith St. at Dysart Rd. will be closed until November. During the closure, access to Parking Lot Q is off Dysart Rd. see map for location.
  Construction activity is due to a condensate leak and ongoing steam/condensate replacement project. 
  Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.

  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, 204-996-5489. 

• Posted: July12, 2023 

• Updated Sept 11, 2023 

• Categories: Construction

  Location: Various (Dysart Road, Curry Place, Dafoe Road, University Crescent, Freedman Crescent)

  Please be advised that campus wide road construction and infrastructure renewal work is expected to continue through the fall. Please refer to the attached map and information below:

  •    Zone 1: Dysart Road closed at Sidney Smith Street for a steam line replacement. Dysart Rd. to reopen mid-September with project completion anticipated in November. See previous story: UM Today | Dysart Road closure — update (umanitoba.ca)
  •    Zone 2: Curry Place south of the Education Building will be impacted by storm sewer repair starting late July. 
  •    UPDATE - Zone 3: Dafoe Road surface rehabilitation is now complete. Dafoe Road and adjacent Parking Lots are now open. Transit has resumed normal operations.
  •    Zone 4: University Crescent will be impacted by construction to address a condensate leak. One lane will be closed southbound University Cres. during construction.
  •    Campus-wide road, parking lot and walkway repairs in July/August.

  Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated. 

  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, 204-996-5489. 

• Posted: September 8, 2023

•  Location: The steam pipe repair project will occur under the parking lot between the physical plant and the stores building.

• Timeframe: The construction work is scheduled to begin on September 11 and is expected to conclude on September 22

• Category: Access Shutdown 

• Overview: During the construction period, there will be no access to the parking stalls in the affected area. Additionally, the walkway from Freedman Cres. to Service Road will be inaccessible for safety reasons.
  Safety is our top priority. Please be aware of construction activities in the vicinity and adhere to any posted safety instructions. We kindly ask all personnel to exercise caution and follow detour signs to ensure everyone's well-being during this project.

  We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this necessary maintenance work. Your safety and the efficiency of our facilities are of utmost importance to us.
  Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we will keep you updated on the progress of the project.

  Please contact Bert Requeima if you have any questions or need more information about this steam repair.

• Posted: Aug 29th, 2023              

• Location: Apotex Level 300, Labs 345/ 347/ 349 & Rm. 356 

• Timeframe (est.): Thursday, 08/31/23 (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.)

• Category: Construction – Install New Breaker in Panel 23E for New Autoclave

• Overview: Please be advised there will be an electrical shutdown to install a new breaker in Panel 23E in the Apotex Centre. This shutdown will affect Level 300, Labs 345/ 347/ 349 electrical receptacles and the autoclave breaker in Rm. 356 on Thursday, 08/31/23 between (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) Please ensure all sensitive lab equipment is powered down/de-energized the evening prior to the shutdown time (end of day Wednesday) to reduce the risk of power surge damage and review/confirm affected lab equipment operations following the shutdown period (Thursday after 8am). 

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green or (204) 230-2258.

• Posted on June 22/23

• Location(s): Entire Campus
  Timeframe (est.): Wednesday 06/28/2023 at 9:00 a.m. until further notice 

• Category: Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

• Overview: Please be advised the reverse osmosis water system has been contaminated by the introduction of municipal water and will have to be completely drained and refilled to return the water to an acceptable level of dissolved solids and electrical continuity. All RO faucets, sterilizers, sanitizers or lab equipment using RO water will be affected. Please turn off all equipment using RO water prior to tomorrow shutdown on Wednesday 06/28/2023 at 9:00 a.m.  

  RO water suppling the aquatic life on level 500 Chown Building will not be shut off until a secondary source has been established to ensure there is no loss of aquatic life.
  For those requiring RO water in small amounts please purchase from a drinking water supplier such as Culligan Water, please confirm the water has been processed by reverse osmosis as some suppliers use different filtration methods.

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3078.

• Posted: June 16th, 2023       

•    Updated: Sept 11th, 2023

• Timeframe (est.):  Tuesday, June 20 2023 to Friday, October 27 2023
  Category: Construction – Dentistry Building Sunshade Removal and Fascia Replacement 
  Overview: Please be aware, due to material delivery delays, the Bannatyne Staff Parking Lot C closure will extend to Friday, Oct. 27 2023 in order to complete the Dentistry Building Exterior Sun Canopy Removal & Fascia Replacement Project.  Displaced Parking Lot C permit holders may continue to us Parking Lot E for the time being. 

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  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to: Richard Chaput – 204-770-3796.

• Posted: March 31st, 2023              

• Location(s): Entire Building

• Timeframe (Est): INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.  We will notify you when the elevator is back in service.

• Category: Sewage Pump Breakdown

• Overview: Please be advised that due to a Sewage Pump breakdown the Basic Medical Sciences FREIGHT elevator will be out of service until further notice.

  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt, (204) 789-3822.

• Posted: March 30th, 2023              

• Location(s): BRODIE CENTRE ATRIUM 

• Timeframe (Est): INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME

• Category: Elevator Shutdown 

• Overview: Please be advised that due to repairs, the Brodie Centre Atrium South (Glass) Elevator will be shutdown for an indefinite period of time.

  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt, (204) 789-3822 or Chris Green, (204) 272-3078.

• Posted: June 7, 2023              

• Location(s): Entire Building

• Timeframe (est.): Tuesday, 06/06/2023 for an undetermined time

• Category: Elevator

• Overview: Please be advised that the Brodie Centre Freight/Service Elevator will be out of service Tuesday, 06/06/2023 for an undetermined time due to repairs.

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to: Tom Mirwaldt – 204-789-3822.

• Posted: June 30, 2023              

• Building(s): Ellis Building

• Location(s): Building Link stairs and ramp

• Timeframe (Est): July 4th , 2023  -  Early September, 2023 

• Category: Access

• Overview: There is a new project starting construction in the Ellis building to repair the building link exterior ramp and stairs. Work will begin on Tuesday July 4th starting with the stairs located on the West side of the building link.  During this work access to the stairs and the West link doors will be closed but we will maintain access to the ramp entrance doors on the East side of the link.  Construction on the stairs is expected to take until early August.  Once the stairs are complete the contractor will move to the East side of the link and begin work on the ramp, closing off this entrance.  A temporary ramp will be constructed on the West side in order to maintain accessible access to the building.  Construction on the ramp is expected to run until early September.

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Andrew Sinclair, 204-229-8809.  

• Posted: Aug 29th, 2023              

• Location(s): Washroom #121

• Timeframe (Est): September 11th to 22nd, 2023

• Category: Access Shutdown 

• Overview: Please be advised that washroom #121 in Fletcher Argue will be undergoing maintenance between September 11th, 2023 to September 22nd, 2023.
  During this period, the washroom will not be operational.
  Alternate accessible washrooms are located nearby in Isbister washroom #135(UTR) and Tier washroom #211B(UTR) & #510(UTR).

  Please see attached site plan as reference.

  If there are any question or concerns, please contact Iex Wui Quach, Manager, Minor Project Services or customer service desk.

• Posted: Sep 5th, 2023              

• Location(s): West Elevator

• Timeframe (Est): September 5th, 2023 – until further notice

• Category: Access Shutdown 

• Overview: The Tache 2 West elevator will continue to be out of service for repairs. Physical Plant and TK Elevators are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Tache 2 East elevator is running as usual.

  If there are any question or concerns, please contact the customer service desk.

• Posted: Sept 11th, 2023              

• Location: Med Rehab (Level 000-300) & Pathology (Level 300) 

• Timeframe: Thursday, 09/21/23 between the hours of 6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.

• Category: Construction - Domestic Hot & Cold Water

• Overview: Please be advised the domestic hot and cold water will be offline in Med Rehab, Level 000 to 300 and Pathology, Level 300 on Thursday, 09/21/23 between the hours of 6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm. During the shutdown timeframe, all washrooms, kitchenettes, labs, and drinking fountains will not have domestic hot and cold water. Please use the washrooms in Med Services during the scheduled shutdown period. 

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Richard Chaput, (204) 770-3796, Richard Chaput.
   

• Posted: Sept 20th, 2023              

• Location(s): Rooms affected (see below)
  Timeframe (est.): Thursday, September 21st, 2023 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Category:  Domestic Water Shutdown 
  Overview: Please be advised that Physical Plant will be shutting down the Domestic Hot and Cold Water for maintenance, on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  During that time there will be no hot or cold water in the following locations:

  D013A – Women’s Washroom
  D19 – Caretaker Room
  D20 – Male Washroom
  D22 – Lunch Room

  D114 – Caretaker Room
  D115A – Women’s Staff Washroom
  D129B – Women’s Washroom
  D129A – Male Washroom
  D130J – Oral Surgery Clinic

  D215 - Women’s Washroom
  D217 – Caretaker Room
  D219 - Male Washroom 
  D221 & D223 D223A - Student Clinicians’ Lab

  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to: Tom Mirwaldt – 204-789-3822.